1. Properties of Elements

2. First 3 to successfully complete gold dust kid = prize Periodic table in planner will help

3. In pairs, 1 minute…
You should be prepared to give an example of a solid, liquid and gas from the periodic table
You should be prepared to given an example of a metal and non-metal from the periodic table

4. The Periodic Table of Elements

5. Elements have different properties
Malleable
Dull
Liquid
Non-metal
Solid
Metal
Gas
Hard
Unreactive
Reactive
Shiny
Soft
Brittle

6. Flame Tests
Equipment: Bunsen Burner, heat proof mat, goggles, table

7. Flame Test Key Element Flame colour Calcium Orange-Red Copper
Blue-Green
Lead
Blue/White
Barium
Light Green
Potassium
Lilac
Sodium
Yellow

8. Which elements are found in Milk and Cornflakes?

9. What do our bodies need calcium and iron for?
How could we prove that there is iron in cornflakes?

10. Density
Element
Weight (g)
Heavy Light

11. Density The amount of stuff in an area... ...more stuff = more dense.

12. Electrical Conductors
Which elements can conduct electricity?

13. Electrical Conductors
Element
Conductor
Yes No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Electrical Conductors
Which elements can conduct electricity?

14. Which element conducts heat the best?
Copper or Iron? 1 1
How will you ensure a fair test?

15. Which metal would be best for making a frying pan?
Which element conducts heat best?
brass
Predict: Which metal will the rivets drop off first?
Observe: Complete the practical and record the results
copper
iron
Explain: Why did the rivets fall off first?
(use the word conduct/or)
Which metal would be best for making a frying pan?
aluminium

16. Thick or Thin? Copper or Iron?1 1
Copper or Iron? 1 1

17. Alkali Metals

18. Halogens
All are toxic

19. Halogens

20. Nobel Gases
Not very reactive (inert)

21. Nobel Gases
Helium
Neon
Argon

22. Nobel Gases

23. Properties of Elements